Secure ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Secure ( adjective )

1. Fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost.
2. Free from danger, risk, or doubt; safe.
3. Free from financial or economic worries; having enough money to live on.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "firmly fixed or established"): from old french secur, from latin securus "free from care", from se- "without" + cura "care".

Examples:

1. The lid was secure and wouldn't open.
2. The building was secure and had a guard at the entrance.
3. He felt secure in his job and knew he wouldn't be fired.
4. She felt secure in her relationship and knew he loved her.
5. They felt secure financially and had enough money for retirement.

(As a verb)

Secure ( verb )

1. Fixed or fastened so as not to give way, become loose, or be lost.
2. Free from danger, risk, or doubt; safe.
3. Free from financial or economic worries; having enough money to live on.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "firmly fixed or established"): from old french secur, from latin securus "free from care", from se- "without" + cura "care".

Examples:

1. The lid was secure and wouldn't open.
2. The building was secure and had a guard at the entrance.
3. He felt secure in his job and knew he wouldn't be fired.
4. She felt secure in her relationship and knew he loved her.
5. They felt secure financially and had enough money for retirement.